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Darren Hayes – singer, songwriter, producer, performer and former frontman of the iconic pop duo Savage Garden – takes control of his life story in this candid, unfiltered memoir. Darren Hayes was…

Darren Hayes – sin…

Darren Hayes – singer, songwriter, producer, performer and former frontman of the iconic pop duo Savage Garden – takes control of his life story in this candid, unfiltered memoir. Darren Hayes was always a storyteller. Growing up in suburban Queensland in the 1970s, his vivid imagination offered an escape from the realities of his daily life. Among childhood Trauma, domestic violence and relentless bullying, he told himself he was going to be a pop star – and he did it.But while Savage Garden achieved astonishing success, with multiple Australian number 1s, breaking into the US charts …

The Wailers' Al Anderson with the truth about the legendary Bob Marley Al Anderson is a distinguished American guitarist renowned for his enduring contributions to reggae music as a member of Bob Marl…

The Wailers' Al Ande…

The Wailers' Al Anderson with the truth about the legendary Bob Marley Al Anderson is a distinguished American guitarist renowned for his enduring contributions to reggae music as a member of Bob Marley and the Wailers. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Anderson honed his skills by playing blues and rock guitar, influences that he later incorporated into the Wailers’ sound. His career took a major turn when he was recruited to join Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1974, during the recording sessions for the Natty Dread album. His arrival marked a significant evolution in the band'…

So you'd like to know if any of the Wailers played with Bob Marley? What happened to the Wailers after Bob's death?How many songs did the group have? And what was Bob Marley's biggest hit? We answer …

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So you'd like to know if any of the Wailers played with Bob Marley? What happened to the Wailers after Bob's death?How many songs did the group have? And what was Bob Marley's biggest hit? We answer all of these questions and more in this episode. Bob Marley was born in 1945, in Saint Ann, Jamaica. His father was a Jamaican of English descent. His mother was a black teenager. Bob started his career with the Wailers, a group he formed with Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston in 1963. Marley married Rita Marley in 1966, and it was she who introduced him to Rastafarianism. By '69 Bob, Tosh and Li…

Al Anderson is a distinguished American guitarist renowned for his enduring contributions to reggae music as a member of Bob Marley and the Wailers. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, And…

Al Anderson is a dis…

Al Anderson is a distinguished American guitarist renowned for his enduring contributions to reggae music as a member of Bob Marley and the Wailers. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Anderson honed his skills by playing blues and rock guitar, influences that he later incorporated into the Wailers’ sound. His career took a major turn when he was recruited to join Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1974, during the recording sessions for the Natty Dread album. His arrival marked a significant evolution in the band's musical direction, blending the raw energy of rock and the melodic co…

Do you know it's been 50 years since 'Radar Love', first hit the airwaves? Ever thought Golden Earring was a one-hit wonder? Do you know how they got their name? Find out all during this episode as Dr…

Do you know it's bee…

Do you know it's been 50 years since 'Radar Love', first hit the airwaves? Ever thought Golden Earring was a one-hit wonder? Do you know how they got their name? Find out all during this episode as Drummer Cesar Zuiderwik shares his stories and memories.Golden Earring (https://golden-earring.nl/?lang=en) , formed in 1961 in The Hague, stands as one of rock's longest-running and most influential bands, boasting a career that spanned 60 years before disbanding in 2021.Originally called The Golden Earrings, they were inspired by 1960s pop but soon evolved their sound, embracing hard roc…

Do you know it's been 50 years since 'Radar Love', first hit the airwaves? Ever thought Golden Earring was a one-hit wonder? Do you know how they got their name? Find out all during this episode as Dr…

Do you know it's bee…

Do you know it's been 50 years since 'Radar Love', first hit the airwaves? Ever thought Golden Earring was a one-hit wonder? Do you know how they got their name? Find out all during this episode as Drummer Cesar Zuiderwik shares his stories and memories. Golden Earring, formed in 1961 in The Hague, stands as one of rock's longest-running and most influential bands, boasting a career that spanned 60 years before disbanding in 2021. Originally called The Golden Earrings, they were inspired by 1960s pop but soon evolved their sound, embracing hard rock and progressive rock, which led them to in…

Golden Earring, formed in 1961 in The Hague, stands as one of rock's longest-running and most influential bands, boasting a career that spanned 60 years before disbanding in 2021. Originally called Th…

Golden Earring, form…

Golden Earring, formed in 1961 in The Hague, stands as one of rock's longest-running and most influential bands, boasting a career that spanned 60 years before disbanding in 2021. Originally called The Golden Earrings, they were inspired by 1960s pop but soon evolved their sound, embracing hard rock and progressive rock, which led them to international fame. Founding members George Kooymans (guitar, vocals) and Rinus Gerritsen (bass, keyboards) were later joined by Barry Hay (vocals, guitar, flute) and Cesar Zuiderwijk (drums), solidifying a lineup that would remain remarkably stable for decad…

Do you know why Huey Lewis doesn't perform anymore? What he's been diagnosed with and how many hits the band has had? Find out this week as Bill Gibson, Huey's friend and drummer for Huey Lewis and t…

Do you know why Huey…

Do you know why Huey Lewis doesn't perform anymore? What he's been diagnosed with and how many hits the band has had? Find out this week as Bill Gibson, Huey's friend and drummer for Huey Lewis and the News joins me in conversation and shares the stories that led to the band's huge global success.Growing up in Northern California, Bill Gibson was immersed in the local rock and blues scene, which shaped his versatile drumming style. His early passion for music led him to master multiple instruments before dedicating himself to drums. Gibson joined Huey Lewis and the News just as the band wa…

Do you know why Huey Lewis doesn't perform anymore? What he's been diagnosed with and how many hits the band has had? Find out this week as Bill Gibson, Huey's friend and drummer for Huey Lewis and t…

Do you know why Huey…

Do you know why Huey Lewis doesn't perform anymore? What he's been diagnosed with and how many hits the band has had? Find out this week as Bill Gibson, Huey's friend and drummer for Huey Lewis and the News shares the stories that led to the band's global success. Bill has been a vital force behind the band’s distinctive sound since its formation in the late 70s. Growing up in Northern California, he was immersed in the local rock and blues scene, which shaped his versatile drumming style. His early passion for music led him to master multiple instruments before dedicating himself to drums.…

Please excuse the fact that this interview does not contain video of Chris. At the time of recording Chris' camera failed him.The Rise of Smokie: Chris Norman and his school friends formed a band i…

Please excuse the fa…

Please excuse the fact that this interview does not contain video of Chris. At the time of recording Chris' camera failed him.The Rise of Smokie: Chris Norman and his school friends formed a band in the late 1960s, initially called The Yen and later Kindness, before becoming the successful soft rock/pop group Smokie in the early 1970s. Smokie quickly rose to international fame with their distinctive sound and hit songs like "If You Think You Know How to Love Me" and "Living Next Door to Alice."Chris Norman's Musical Influences: From a young age, Chris was influenced b…

Ever wondered why Chris Norman left Smokie? What he's doing now or if the band wrote their own songs? Tune in for all of these answers and more. As you know, Chris is a British singer-songwriter reno…

Ever wondered why Ch…

Ever wondered why Chris Norman left Smokie? What he's doing now or if the band wrote their own songs? Tune in for all of these answers and more. As you know, Chris is a British singer-songwriter renowned for his iconic voice and role as the lead vocalist of the band Smokie. Born in 1950, Chris was exposed to music from an early age, influenced by the rise of rock ‘n’ roll in the 50s and early 60s. Inspired by legends like Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and The Beatles, he developed a passion for music that would shape his career. In the late '60s, Chris teamed up with school friends Alan…

Hailing from Colchester, Modern English took the D.I.Y. approach with their 1979 debut single, and from 1980 through 1984, they were key members of the early 4AD roster, releasing Mesh & Lace, the…

Hailing from Colches…

Hailing from Colchester, Modern English took the D.I.Y. approach with their 1979 debut single, and from 1980 through 1984, they were key members of the early 4AD roster, releasing Mesh & Lace, the Hugh Jones productions After the Snow and Ricochet Days, and a handful of singles, all of which routinely hit the U.K. indie charts. "I Melt with You," recorded for the second album and featured in the film Valley Girl, provided the band with an international breakthrough, particularly in the U.S., where it cracked the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually went gold. Through the remainder …

I am so thrilled to have won this award. Not so much for me (athough it does make me very happy) but for the countless, brilliant music artists from the sixties, seventies and eighties that have provi…

I am so thrilled to …

I am so thrilled to have won this award. Not so much for me (athough it does make me very happy) but for the countless, brilliant music artists from the sixties, seventies and eighties that have provided us with the soundtrack to our lives. Their contribution has been recognised and honoured with this award and I thank each and every one of them who have given up the time to share their story for the sake of music fans the world over. Please please please check out the podast, buy their records and keep the music that we all love so much ... alive!

Ever wondered what Foreigner's biggest hit was? Or why they were called Foreigner in the first place? Maybe you'd like to know if there are any original members left and what happened to their lead si…

Ever wondered what F…

Ever wondered what Foreigner's biggest hit was? Or why they were called Foreigner in the first place? Maybe you'd like to know if there are any original members left and what happened to their lead singer?Did you see the band finally being inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame?All of these questions and more answered this week as Foreigner co-founder Al Greenwood joins us for a chat.Al is best known as the keyboardist of the iconic rock band Foreigner, formed in 1976 alongside Mick Jones, Lou Gramm, Ian McDonald, Ed Gagliardi, and Dennis Elliott.His classical training an…

Ever wondered what Foreigner's biggest hit was? Or why they were called Foreigner in the first place? Maybe you'd like to know if there are any original members left and what happened to their lead si…

Ever wondered what F…

Ever wondered what Foreigner's biggest hit was? Or why they were called Foreigner in the first place? Maybe you'd like to know if there are any original members left and what happened to their lead singer? Did you see the band finally being inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame? All of these questions and more answered this week as Foreigner co-founder Al Greenwood joins us for a chat. Al is best known as the keyboardist of the iconic rock band Foreigner, formed in 1976 alongside Mick Jones, Lou Gramm, Ian McDonald, Ed Gagliardi, and Dennis Elliott. His classical training and experience…

Ever wondered what Foreigner's biggest hit was? Or why they were called Foreigner in the first place? Maybe you'd like to know if there are any original members left and what happened to their lead si…

Ever wondered what F…

Ever wondered what Foreigner's biggest hit was? Or why they were called Foreigner in the first place? Maybe you'd like to know if there are any original members left and what happened to their lead singer? Did you see the band finally being inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame? All of these questions and more answered this week as Foreigner co-founder Al Greenwood joins us for a chat. Al is best known as the keyboardist of the iconic rock band Foreigner, formed in 1976 alongside Mick Jones, Lou Gramm, Ian McDonald, Ed Gagliardi, and Dennis Elliott. His classical training and experience…

Were you one of those, like me, who thought the '70s Foreigner song, 'Cold As Ice' actually referrred to a woman? Well, sorry to disappoint you because Foreigner founding member Al Greenwood shares th…

Were you one of thos…

Were you one of those, like me, who thought the '70s Foreigner song, 'Cold As Ice' actually referrred to a woman? Well, sorry to disappoint you because Foreigner founding member Al Greenwood shares the real story with us here.

Tito Jackson, born Toriano Adaryll Jackson on October 15, 1953, in Gary, Indiana, was a pioneering musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, most famous for his role as a founding member of the leg…

Tito Jackson, born T…

Tito Jackson, born Toriano Adaryll Jackson on October 15, 1953, in Gary, Indiana, was a pioneering musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, most famous for his role as a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5.Growing up in a musical family, Tito's talent became apparent at a young age. He was the one who introduced the guitar to the Jackson family's sound, which soon became an essential element of their style.Alongside his brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael, Tito helped the Jackson 5 skyrocket to fame with their groundbreaking blend of pop, soul, funk, and R&B…